Jalen Brunson scored 29 points (16 in the second quarter), and the New York Knicks routed the Philadelphia 76ers 128-92.
The Knicks led by as many as 39, pulling away with a 28-5 run in the fourth quarter.
All 19 of Quentin Grimes’ points came in the fourth quarter. The Knicks had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the 76ers, Joel Embiid had 30 points (16 in the paint), 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. Tyrese Maxey had 27 points and 9 assists but went 1 for 7 from 3.
The Knicks shot 48.3% from the field and 43.9% from 3 to the 76ers’ 40.7% and 26.1%. The 76ers got 8 offensive rebounds, about 4 fewer than usual for the shots they missed. The Knicks outscored the 76ers 49-15 off the bench. The Knicks outscored the 76ers 23-7 in 7 minutes with Randle, Hartenstein, Hart, Grimes and McBride on the floor together.